Canon M100 vs Leica M9

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon M100 versus Leica M9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and M9 (18MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and M9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M100 was brought out 8 years later than the M9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M100 grades versus the M9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M100 and Leica M9. The entire galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery and Leica M9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M100 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Leica M9 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M100 versus Leica M9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M100 and the M9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and M9 is 88 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and M9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon M100 will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.